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Jack Caldwell Obituary
Jack was born January 07, 1923 to Ben Ruff and Oma Caldwell in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his one older brother, Ben Robert Caldwell.
Jack was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII flying B-24 and B-29 bombers. Following the war he attended the Illinois College of Optometry. He then spent thirty-three dedicated years as an optometrist in Ft. Morgan, CO. While there he was a member of the Methodist church and active member of the Lions Club. He retired in Las Cruces where he loved attending the Unity Church, the beauty and warmth of the desert climate and their community of friends and acquaintances.
Memorial services will be held at Good Samaritan Village, 2975 Terrace Dr. in Las Cruces, NM at 6 p.m., Saturday November 28, 2009. There will be an internment of his ashes at Fort Logan Military Cemetery in Denver CO at an undetermined later date. His family warmly invites acquaintances to sign the guest book and write remembrances and condolences at GetzFuneralHome.com under his obituary. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Caldwell
December 7, 2009
Margaret, I am sending my love and condolences to you and your family for the loss of your wonderful husband. I lost my husband, Dennis "Woody" Woodard
this year, too. Jack was always so kind and charming to everyone. Special blessings to you for strength and faith. Cathleen E. Straley
Laurel Severson
December 3, 2009
Dearest Margaret and family,
I feel so blessed to have known Jack for the past ten years. He was such a wonderful, wonderful man. I am thankful for the time I was able to spend with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Clift
December 1, 2009
Dear Mrs.Caldwell, Dave, Sue, and Chris, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Caldwell. My prayers are sure with you all. I have so many great memories of all of you. Every time I go by your house on State Street I think of the wonderful times I had with you all when I was hanging out with Dave. I think so often about you all and the kindness you always showed me. You are a very special family. Please take care and know that you are missed and loved by those whose lives you all have touched. If there is ever anything I could do for any of you please let me know. Love you all
Jim R. Moore
November 30, 2009
Dean Lively and I feel really blessed to have known Jack for most of a decade. He was a very special soul and that was evident in his sparkling blue eyes. He passed his great character on to his children and grandchildren, as was clear to see at the wonderful memorial service. Margaret, of course, gets much credit for your characters as well. Best wishes to you all.
Rosanne/Mike Lehman/Norris
November 30, 2009
To Margaret and the family of Jack Caldwell,
Thank you so much for sharing your husband, father, grandfather with me and Mike Norris (Unity Drummer). We looked forward to seeing him and Margaret every Sunday at Unity. He would always tease me about how he was waiting for my singing performanc at Unity! Mike greatly appreciated how he was so obviously, totally immersed in their music. He was their greatest fan.Mike and I were blessed to be a part of Jack's life. Condolences to Margaret and her family.
Love,
Mike and Rosanne
Mike Casey
November 29, 2009
Dr. Caldwell,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
November 28, 2009
To Margaret, Susan, David, and all extended family members:
I will always remember Jack`s smiling face and calm demeanor while working for him as an Optician in Ft. Morgan Co.
Our condolences to all of you.
Love and prayers, Bob Cochran, and Dee
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